Custody battles can be very difficult. While a minority of separated families can work things out on their own, the reality is that most parents are best served by having their own Reno, NV family law attorney.
When Should You Hire a Reno, NV Family Law Attorney for Custody Issues?
When You’re Concerned About the Red Tape
Family law is like any other area of law: it’s complicated, bureaucratic, and full of language that only “insiders” can really be expected to understand. There are formal deadlines, and an enormous amount of detailed documentation must be submitted in just the right way by those deadlines. If you miss a deadline or fail to file something correctly, not only can it extend your case for weeks, but you may even find your case harmed. Courts are not flexible, and the law is not forgiving.
When Your Emotions Are Strong
In family law cases, it’s understandable and appropriate to have strong feelings. Custody cases are particularly hard: you’re making decisions that will affect your own life and the life of your children in big ways. The emotional stress of a custody battle can be so great that you may find it difficult to remain calm and make good decisions. That’s exactly what a lawyer is for. Your lawyer is on your side but is not emotionally involved and can give you sound advice even during hard times.
When the Other Parent Already Has a Lawyer
If your child’s other parent already has representation, it’s very important you get your own. You will be at a serious disadvantage if you attempt to conduct negotiations or go into the courtroom without legal help of your own.
When There’s a Family History of Threats, Violence, or Abuse
If there’s been any domestic abuse, threats of violence, or issues with substance abuse in the family, then having a lawyer is extremely helpful. This is true whether you’re the victim or whether you’re a parent who has had issues with anger or substance abuse in the past and are trying to preserve your right to stay involved in your child’s life.
For those who need to stay safe, a lawyer can be a buffer between you and the other parent and handle all the evidence gathering and presentation, protect you during hearings, and file for motions and safeguards like protective orders. Your lawyer will also know how to handle things in ways that don’t put you or your child in an unsafe position. For a parent where anger issues or substance abuse have been a problem in the past, your lawyer can help you show how your past mistakes have been dealt with and aren’t affecting your current ability to parent.
For help with your custody dispute or any family law issue, contact us at the Barber Law Group in Reno, NV to set up a consultation or call us at 775-541-0865. Our team handles all types of family law cases, from the amicable to the most contentious, and we’re ready to provide the type of representation that works for you.
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